Reports: One UI 8.5 to Expand Identity Check Across Sensitive Galaxy Settings

Overview

• Android Authority, echoed by Android Headlines and SamMobile, reports that One UI 8.5 will broaden Identity Check to more areas of Galaxy devices.
• Biometric verification would be required to unlock Secure Folder and the new Private Albums feature when the phone is outside trusted locations.
• The update is expected to block transferring a Samsung account via Smart Switch without the owner’s biometrics.
• Identity Check would also prevent disabling Auto Blocker and changing USB connection settings, curbing malware installs or data exfiltration over a cable.
• The protections are not enabled by default, so users would need to activate Identity Check in Security and privacy and set trusted locations; timing and official confirmation remain unspecified.